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How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Shreveport, LA?

The distance between Shreveport (Shreveport Regional Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 1460 miles / 2350 kilometers / 1269 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shreveport (SHV) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 1636 miles / 2633 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 55 minutes.

Shreveport Regional Airport – Meadows Field Airport

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Distance from Shreveport to Bakersfield

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shreveport to Bakersfield. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1459.932 miles
  • 2349.533 kilometers
  • 1268.646 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1456.913 miles
  • 2344.675 kilometers
  • 1266.023 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Shreveport to Bakersfield?

The estimated flight time from Shreveport Regional Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 3 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)

On average, flying from Shreveport to Bakersfield generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 390 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Shreveport to Bakersfield

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).

Airport information

Origin Shreveport Regional Airport
City: Shreveport, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SHV
ICAO Code: KSHV
Coordinates: 32°26′47″N, 93°49′32″W
Destination Meadows Field Airport
City: Bakersfield, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFL
ICAO Code: KBFL
Coordinates: 35°26′0″N, 119°3′25″W